4 Wood Recommendations-what are you hitting?

[Thrummyfox]

4 hours ago, Russ757 said:

This but at the 16 or 16.5 opened setting

I love my g400 at 16.5 or 17.5

[5baytjd]

I went from Rogue to TS2 and have been very pleased.  Couldn't really hit a 15*, but the 16.5* seems to work quite nicely, so that's why I moved from a 3W to a 4W.

[L29]

Couldn’t get the cally xr16 4w out of my bag so I stopped trying. 

[klbcec]

32 minutes ago, L29 said:

Couldn’t get the cally xr16 4w out of my bag so I stopped trying. 

Same. Have the Callaway XR Pro 16* from 2015.  Haven't found a better option since.  Workable, easy to hit, and slots perfectly between 3 hybrid and driver.

[GrandStranded]

36 minutes ago, 5baytjd said:

I went from Rogue to TS2 and have been very pleased.  Couldn't really hit a 15*, but the 16.5* seems to work quite nicely, so that's why I moved from a 3W to a 4W.

I just ordered the TS2 16.5* from DD yesterday to hopefully replace a Rogue 3 wood also. I’d love to hear more about how you’d compare the two....
 I’ve never hit a 4 wood before, but I see so many online posters rave about them...and like you my Rogue has been hit and miss lately.

 

 

[Liveonce]

Any idea when the Mizuno woods will be available to order again? Sold out on website o

 

[Rickey24]

Titleist 917 16.5 for me, too.  My favorite club.  4-woods are just the perfect size and loft for typical club golfers.

[ChipNRun]

I'm in my tenth season of some combination of 4W + 7W.

 

Last summer I shifted to Rogues for both. If I choke down a half inch, I get my desired slight draw or straight ball with the 4W.

 

Second choice would be Tour Edge. I played the Exotics XRails (4 + 7) for about four years before switching. (Rogues give a little better distance).

 

For adjustable fairways, if you want a bit shorter shaft, get a Ping 5W (usually 17.5* base) and loft it down to 16.5*.

 

7 hours ago, metacometcc said:

concerned this will close the face too much. Looking for other recommendations on what others have hit with a square face in 4 wood loft.

 A shorter shaft (club won't rock back on heel at address) and delofting 5W a degree will open face slightly. Both will help prevent hooks.

[casman]

Mavrik 16.5 with Riptide

[jomatty]

13 hours ago, PEI_Golfer said:

Have a Titleist TS2 16.5* in the bag currently and it is likely to stay.  Got to try a friends TSi2 4wd out the other day and found them to be not worth the money to "upgrade".  I still want to try a TSi3 4wd out as that may get me to change.  But have no issues with the TS2 currently.

I agree with all of this.  Really happy with ts2 16.5.  I hit the tsi2 and preferred it but not enough to be worth upgrading.  Numbers were very similar but I liked the sound of the tsi better.  Especially because I’m not sure exactly how I want to configure that part of my bag.  If I was op I would definitely be hitting the the tsi2 and tsi3 16.5’s.  
I recently picked up a sim 15 degree and it is a really good fit for me.  I believe the sim2 max is  available in a 3hl.   I would definitely want to hit that before making a decision.

[Kale_m]

Get a sim 5w and turn it to 17*. 
 

i tried a buddys setup like this the other day. Love the flight and how anti left it is. 
 

I have a high swing speed and this thing is an absolute cannon. 
 

I have a ts3 5w that I play at 17.25 that is a monster as well. 

[Eagleman]

I picked up a TSi3 5 wood, lofted down to 17.25° and it’s absolutely amazing. I’ve never been very reliable with fairway woods, but the TSi3 is awesome. I did like the g425 as well, but the spin was way to high. The TSi3 is perfect yardage and pretty forgiving.

[homergolf]

14 hours ago, rkillian said:

Standard Mavrik for me. I’d absolutely recommend trying it. 

Yep.  Second this.  

[jblough99]

1 hour ago, Kale_m said:

Get a sim 5w and turn it to 17*. 
 

i tried a buddys setup like this the other day. Love the flight and how anti left it is. 
 

I have a high swing speed and this thing is an absolute cannon. 
 

I have a ts3 5w that I play at 17.25 that is a monster as well. 

The SIM Ti 5w turned all the way down is what I was going to recommend as well.  
Had one with a Ventus Black 9X and stupidly sold it.  Currently in the process of recreating it.  Best fairway I’ve ever had.

Edited March 28, 2021 by jblough99

[mason82]

13 hours ago, Lobber said:

Maverick 4 wood with Riptide 7.  May trade for Epic Speed since I can get a 50% trade in bonus. However not sure it’s worth the upgrade.  Anyone hit the Epic Speed 4 wood?

I have it with a AD TP 8s. It’s a bomber and easy to launch, but i cant get past how awesome the TSi feels.

[ThorntonMelon]

Sim 2 max was significantly longer for me loft for loft. Not sure why but had to bag it for that reason. Slightly less forgiving than my tour edge but legitimately 7-10 yards longer. 

 

Allowed me different and frankly better gapping in the bag

[herdman]

I use a PING G 5 wood set to 17.5.  Not a 4 wood, but close enough for me. Easy to hit and goes far. I would imagine the newer PING woods are the same.

Edited March 29, 2021 by herdman

[Sub_Roc]

Any last3 generations of the Ping G series 5 wood turned down to 16.5 degrees or a Sim Ti 5 wood turned down to 17 degrees. Good enough for 235-240yards off the deck easily.

[Pepperturbo]

I have been carrying a Titleist 16.5' TS2 4wd with Ventus Velocore Red 7 series 71g "S".   I have always been partial to 4wd heads and hit it nearly as far as 15' 3wd.   However, that may be changing.

 

 

[theothertwo]

Older (2016?) model Tour Edge Exotics EX9 Tour 17*.  Compact head, very easy to hit and long, solid feel and sound.  Adjustable loft and weight plug.  

 

[dmeeksDC]

On 3/27/2021 at 8:27 PM, Lobber said:

Maverick 4 wood with Riptide 7.  May trade for Epic Speed since I can get a 50% trade in bonus. However not sure it’s worth the upgrade.  Anyone hit the Epic Speed 4 wood?

The Speed is the one I’m mainly interested in, along with the Sim2 5 wood dialed down. Speed shape looks real nice from address. I’ve yet to hit it but I seem to hit all the Callaway fairwoods well and the contrasting silver face is another plus. 

[xandersingh]

On 3/28/2021 at 6:39 AM, mason82 said:

I have it with a AD TP 8s. It’s a bomber and easy to launch, but i cant get past how awesome the TSi feels.

Also have an Epic Speed 4 wood with an AD TP 7x. Best fairway wood ive had in quite some time. Dont think anything will kick it out of my bag for the next few years!

[WarEagleGolf]

Ping 425 5wd -1* flat, with 3 wd length (43").  

 

Big fan.  Been doing the 4wd for about 3yrs now.  Haven't looked back. 

[wrm2120]

I have had my Aeroburner "3HL" (it's a 16.5 degree 4 wood if it is honest) forever. I am replacing virtually every club in my bag this year except it. It's my favorite club ever. It is almost point and shoot for me. 

[Jim53]

Ordered a Callaway Speed 4 wood and got rid of the 3 & 5 woods. Might add a 3 iron to the bag if there is seems to be a need. I rarely used the 5 wood and the APEX 21 4 iron goes as far and for now is more predictable.

[macedan]

I play an M3 3HL at 17* weight slightly towards fade setting. I enjoy it, but wish it set up as shallow and clean as the PING line.

[Gsea]

19 hours ago, wrm2120 said:

I have had my Aeroburner "3HL" (it's a 16.5 degree 4 wood if it is honest) forever. I am replacing virtually every club in my bag this year except it. It's my favorite club ever. It is almost point and shoot for me. 

I have the Aeroburner driver, 3hl & 5hl and have no desire to part with any of them. As u said point and shoot even the driver.

[me05501]

Just picked up a Callaway Rogue 4 wood. It was pretty cheap, under $100 in "well used" condition. 

 

Grabbed it as an experiment. I have been playing driver/three wood/three hybrid, but had upped the loft on my Epic Flash three wood to 17* anyway. 

[Forged5]

Went through his myself over the last couple seasons.

Depends on if you want a bomber or consistency, tee or decks shots.

 

My buds both use the M2 3hl (16.5) as they use it for both tee and off the deck. Definitely longer than what I play.

I use mine mainly off the deck and went Ping 400 5 wood turned down and this year have gone to the 425 5 wood at 16.5 flat. Like it better than the older version as it feels more solid (less hallow sounding), larger sweet spot and longer.

 

Used it the other day to reach an uphill, into the 2 club wind on a cold day 610 yard par 5. Don't ask about the 3 putt ...........:(

[Kennethdavis4]

 

On 3/27/2021 at 5:29 PM, LeoLeo99 said:

917f2 16.5°

 

Has a bit larger head so it's good off tee and good lies

 

This. SUPER easy to hit off the deck.